A podcast
Discovering Japan's hidden cultural layers.
Shadows of Fuji dives into the subtle, everyday cultural differences between Japan and the West, exploring nuances in food, customs, and daily life through anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies. Through insights from experts in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies, we examine how Japan’s societal values, historical contexts, and social structures can provide fresh perspectives on problems we face today. By understanding Japan's approach, we open the door to new ideas and strategies that can help improve life in the West—and beyond.
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Sam Gordon-Webb
Sam is an English Teacher of Japanese Students. He’s not overly intense. He’s unintentionally funny. Sam’s not into the whole “old-school journalist” thing—he’s all about the podcast life.
His fascination with Japan extends beyond its popular culture or technological achievements; he is deeply intrigued by the ways in which Japan’s cultural, social, and philosophical frameworks offer valuable insights for contemporary global discourse. His scholarly inquiry is particularly focused on how Japan’s historical evolution has shaped its modern identity and the societal values that have emerged from it; tofu, coffee, sunglasses, vending machines, bullying, obesity etc.
As a writer, Sam examines how these values—such as resilience, harmony, and meticulous craftsmanship—are interwoven into Japan's social fabric. What lessons does the Land of the Rising Sun have to offer?
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Mark Novo
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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